This is a disease that kills thousands of people. Yet, this Halloween costume was available through online retailers. It has reportedly since been pulled off the shelf, but it begs the question. What's next? A cancer patient costume?

This is a disease that kills thousands of people. Yet, this Halloween costume was available through online retailers. It has reportedly since been pulled off the shelf, but it begs the question. What's

This costume qualifies as a cultural stereotype that belittles a group of people and makes light of the political and social turmoil in the Middle East.

Middle Easterner:

This costume qualifies as a cultural stereotype that belittles a group of people and makes light of the political and social turmoil in the Middle East.

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Hobo:

More than half a million Americans today are homeless.Many of them have fallen through the social safety net, and some have untreated mental health issues and drug and alcohol problems. Wearing costumes that depict the downtrodden displays a certain lack of empathy.

More than half a million Americans today are homeless.Many of them have fallen through the social safety net, and some have untreated mental health issues and drug and alcohol problems. Wearing costumes

This latex mask is available online and is sold under the politically incorrect name of "wino" by Moon Costumes. Dressing up as an elderly alcoholic belittles the suffering of people with drinking problems.